When it comes to working on a project, you want fast turnaround times, as time never seems to be on your side. Some survey companies will outsource their processing to other companies in other countries. This isn’t always a bad thing, as passing on geospatial data processing to an outsourced team means more people can …
Category: Thought Leadership
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The greenest building is the one that already exists
This is a statement we at Powers stand firmly behind. We aim to be more sustainable and love working on forward-thinking projects to create a better environment. As magnificent as new buildings are, we need to think more sustainably. Some buildings are hundreds of years old and can be adapted or retrofitted to bring them …
Greenbelt VS. Brownfield land: a comparison of the two land types for housing
What is Green belt land? Green belt land acts as a divider between urban and rural areas. Green belt policy is a planning tool, and the goal of the green belt policy is to avoid urban sprawl by leaving land permanently open. The green belt land policy was introduced in 1947, by Town and Country …
A growth mindset
A growth mindset is all about attitude. The attitude to learning and growing as a person, in your professional and personal life. We need to be open to new ideas, willing to try these new ideas, and take feedback and not get upset. Change can be hard for people, but sometimes we need to take …
Setting out for construction: fixing problems before they arise
Having to go back and fix something because the correct procedures weren’t followed. Or having a construction project go over budget because there weren’t enough materials or mistakes were made that have to be rectified. Or even worse, not being able to get contractors on board because they’re swamped with other projects. Don’t worry—we’ve got …